Nollywood star Saidi Balogun has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as one that is “successfully driving a transformative agenda for Nigeria.”
In a recent interview on Nollywood On Radio, Balogun responded to the heavy criticism directed at the current government, outlining why he chooses to support its policies.
He maintained that leaders who reach a certain age and status tend to prioritize building a lasting legacy over amassing wealth — a trait he believes President Tinubu embodies.
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“So if I decided to say okay this one is old enough, he is rich enough and when people get to certain age, all they are thinking of is what will people say when I leave? They have had that money when they needed it, now all they would be thinking about is transformation,” he said.
“I want to be like Awolowo, I want to be like… And I decided to say I know all of you but this one is better out of all of them. We should think, that is why if you abuse till tomorrow, I will just laugh. Abuse me today, you will praise me tomorrow.”
The actor further pointed to “several positive economic indicators” that he said have emerged under the present administration.
He noted the significant increase in Nigeria’s foreign reserves and commended the recent reforms made to the student loan programme.
“Like today, our foreign reserves has gone up to $40 billion. Those people, they have been in government before, what happened to our foreign reserves? Look at what they are doing to student loans now, students in the north are singing,” he added.
Balogun, who began his acting journey in 1978, has built a career spanning more than 40 years and is recognised today as one of Nollywood’s most revered veterans.
He has played roles in numerous films and received several accolades for his significant contributions to Nollywood.
Watch him speak below…
